The chemical used to treat the water system is Sodium Hypochlorite, more commonly known as Chlorine. (Chemical symbol Cl). We mainly use liquid chlorine with strength of between 20 – 40%, however depending on the application it is intended for we may also use chlorine in powder form up to strength of 90%.

When using any form of toxic chemicals EXTREME caution must be taken with not only the handling and storing but also with the disposal.

Phuket Plumbing handles all chemicals used in accordance with COHS. (the control of hazardous substance)

No. Water treatment involves the use of potentially toxic chemicals and without proper training and qualifications the cleaning process can cause more harm than good and lead to devastating consequences.

No. Whilst we can guarantee that we will clean the water storage tank and system to a very high standard and leave it bacteria free, we cannot guarantee the quality of the incoming water supply. To make the water safe for human consumption we recommend water filters are fitted to the main water supply in the house.

We also fit water filters to existing water supplies making them safe for human consumption.

In any situation the minimum amount of time needed to carry out the works is 4 hours, but depending on the size of the system and how dirty the tank is this time may rapidly increase – it is best if the system can be not used for approx 6 – 8 hours.

We also offer 24 hour clean and chlorination’s, contact us for more details

No. Not only do we completely drain the water system we also flush the entire system through with large concentrations of chemicals. Therefore NO WATER CAN BE USED for the duration of the works being carried out.

Yes. Chances are if you have lived in your property for a period of longer than 12 months and have not had it professionally cleaned and maintained in that time, there will be large deposits of debris and a build up of sludge, not forgetting potentially fatal bacteria.

All of the works Phuket Plumbing carries out conform to current U.K standards ACOPS (L8)

The price varies according to the size of the water storage tank and the water system - i.e. Pipe-work diameter, length of pipe-work runs, and amount of outlets etc. Call a member of our team to arrange for a free risk assessment to be carried out on your property.

Whilst no price can be placed our your health, we offer Clean & Chlorination’s from as little as 3000 Thb.

Water Treatment is the term we used to describe the process of cleaning and chlorinating a water storage tank and water distribution system such as those found in almost every residential dwelling – i.e. Homes, Hotels, Guesthouses.

Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia which can affect anybody, but which principally affects those who are susceptible because of age, illness, immunosuppression, smoking etc. It is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria. Legionella bacteria can also cause less serious illnesses which are not fatal or permanently debilitating. The collective term used to cover the group of diseases caused by legionella bacteria is legionellosis.

Legionella bacteria are common and can be found naturally in environmental water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, usually in low numbers. Legionella bacteria can survive under a wide variety of environmental conditions and have been found in water at temperatures between 6°C and 60°C. Water temperatures in the range 20°C to 45°C seem to favour growth. The organisms do not appear to multiply below 20°C and will not survive above 60°C. They may, however remain dormant in cool water and multiply only when water temperatures reach a suitable level. Temperatures may also influence virulence; legionella bacteria held at 37°C have greater virulence than the same legionella bacteria kept at a temperature below 25°C.